Oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation
The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The sale set for June 5 follows two prior sales that saw no interest from major oil companies. It also comes amid ongoing litigation aimed at blocking drilling in a region seen as sacred by the indigenous Gwich’in. A law passed by Congress last year calls for four lease sales in the refuge's coastal plain over a 10-year period. This would be the first sale for the refuge under that law.
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Takeaways from AP's story on Alaska's proposed Ambler Access Road
A proposed mining road in Northwest Alaska has sparked debate amid climate change impacts. The 211-mile Ambler Access Road would cut through Gates of the Arctic National Park, affecting salmon and caribou habitats. The Trump administration approved the project, raising concerns about the Inupiaq subsistence way of life. Some fear the road could harm ecosystems, while others see potential jobs as vital for local communities. Northwest Alaska is warming rapidly, affecting caribou migration and salmon runs. Critics worry about environmental damage and public access, while supporters highlight economic opportunities in a region with high living costs.
Takeaways from AP report on Alaska Natives’ response to oil, mining plans
President Donald Trump’s administration and its allies have pushed aggressively for drilling, mining and logging in Alaska. This has intensified long-standing debate over extraction projects in the nation’s largest state, particularly within Alaska Native communities. Some view such projects as key to jobs and economic development. Others see them posing long-term environmental risks. They are already facing severe fishing restrictions due to a collapse in the salmon population. The causes of the salmon crisis are uncertain. But some say that extraction projects could create similar damage and disrupt hunting and fishing traditions that are closely tied to their culture and spirituality.
Voters resoundingly backed paid sick leave. Now lawmakers in 3 states want to roll back the benefits
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Voters in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska were asked last year whether they wanted to require employers to provide paid sick leave to their workers.
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